How to mix your paints for the perfect dutch pour acrylic pour painting

[@naomiledger1374]

One of the best tutorials I've seen for mixing paint - and I've seen quite a few over the last couple of years! Very helpful and informative and explained in a manner that is simple and easy. Only thing is it's a little bit hard to see your measuring clearly with the background being white but with your explanations it didn't matter too much. Thank you Becca 😊😊

[@beccaharkinsart]

Thanks!

[@cjbarash3819]

Wow! Super helpful - as a beginner I very much needed this info. Using the stocking on the Flotrol spout and comparing your paints on the cardboard was brilliant! Thank you❤❤

[@marieparsons8459]

I don't mean to correct you, but "Viscosity" refers to the thickness of the paint. I think the word you are looking for is that Golden paints are highly pigmented. Meaning they have a lot of the actual color pigment added to the binders. You will find Golden is the most highly pigmented and Winsor Newton and Amsterdam and just below Golden in quantity and quality of pigments. Liquitex Proffessional is right up there with them as well. The Liquitex basics are more student grade. Meaning they lose some of their color when thined so you have to be careful to not over thin them. With the viscosity the best way to explain them is heavy body paints, soft body paints, liquid body paints and the least viscous is the Alcohol Inks. If something is said to be very viscous it is very thick like the hard body paints. I'm sorry to explain all that to you on an open forum. Please forgive me. But I would hate to see you go on and never learn the difference. You did an excellent job on your presentation. Happy painting.

[@beccaharkinsart]

Yes I know! I mixed up my words. I thought about taking down the video but so many people have found it helpful anyway. I wrote it in the description but not everyone reads that.

[@marieparsons8459]

@@beccaharkinsart what if you did a type over on the screen.

[@lisadumas6422]

My question is all about the bace, do you want your base consistency the same as your paints ? Please and thank you. ❤❤❤❤

[@Littlesharky-h2s]

I have found that using the same consistency for all the paints, works best for me. Thicker or thinner base might effect the flow of the other paints

[@meaganshadle-hand3871]

Hi Becca! I actually just sent you a message on Facebook. I've been doing fluid art for about 3 years and have tried and tried to get this technique down. Your video is the closest and most consistent that I've came! Thank you SO SO MUCH! I'm going to spread the word and let people know that this is the video to watch. It helped me so much and I am so thankful. I think that nobody else gets as close as you got to the camera with the cups so that we could really see in there and see the consistency for ourselves. Or at least that's how I feel! I do you have one question now though. I feel like my edges are too hard. They need to be more wispy, if that makes sense. Does that mean that my consistency still is not fluid enough? Will send pictures of what I'm talking about in the Facebook message. Much love from Myrtle Beach South carolina!

[@beccaharkinsart]

Megan, I’m so glad you found this video helpful! That was my goal 😊 I’ll check out your FB message and see if I’m able to help. Also thank you for sharing this video! 😁

[@pennyhaase744]

I'm with you on this ! BINGO Becca !

[@TheHal2600]

Strainer on the bottle opening. Brilliant,only a few weeks in the game and never considered that. Thanks!

[@beccaharkinsart]

Glad to help!

[@suzannehix5755]

That tip at the end where you compare both fluids side by side is a great tip! Thank you.

[@beccaharkinsart]

Glad it was helpful!

[@michelep3111]

Agreed! I feel like my art is going to benefit from this video in so many ways.

[@tinahamilton9058]

The stocking tip alone is worth its weight in gold.

[@lovellkruger7362]

Wow! Is that too muc🎉h Water joh....looks so difficult...

[@lovellkruger7362]

And 😂 that is for one painting or half......

[@beccaharkinsart]

I can be tricky.

[@feeltheblank7357]

A selfless broadminded teacher. Thank you

[@beccaharkinsart]

You're very welcome!

[@nancydunston1215]

I loved when you said that you like to learn the hard way, lol!!! I didn't know there was any other way, lol!!! Great video! I have learned a lot! Thank you ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

[@beccaharkinsart]

Hahah!! Well, I’ve heard there are some people who just follow directions. I find that quite boring 😂😜

[@Chikos68]

Hi Becca, I’ve watched this video three times already. Thank you for this PARTICULAR instruction. It is very very helpful.

[@beccaharkinsart]

So glad you found it helpful!

[@crystalspangler-fm7rb]

No, I’m pretty sure she got it right actually. She WAS referring to the thickness, NOT the color.

[@elizabethlowe1434]

My first time to watch you Becca and I really like that you take time to ensure we follow what you are doing. So thank you. I will watch you more often. Especially thank you for the stocking strainer. That really helps a lot.

[@beccaharkinsart]

You are so welcome! I love the stocking strainer too!

[@andiortega4164]

Thank you, ma’am! That was the easiest description of how to measure your paint fluidity anywhere. Thank you so much.

[@beccaharkinsart]

Glad it was helpful!

[@berthadouglas4336]

I am a beginner, could I use pouring medium instead of water? I purchased the several p*** medium Jo- Sonia, another one I can't remember?

[@keiterbug15]

So I saw that Olga has the MHU dryer and tapes a bigger condenser on the end. Maybe an idea 🤷‍♀️ Thanks for the comparison.

[@deborahgwathmey3107]

Thank you, Becca. Your instructions are so understandable. I don’t like to measure, either. You’re a rock star!

[@beccaharkinsart]

Happy to help!

[@sherriwallace3209]

Great info, and I love the way you demonstrated everything! I'm new, and I need all the help I can get!

[@beccaharkinsart]

Welcome to the fluid art community!

[@sherriwallace3209]

Thank you, ma'am! :) @@beccaharkinsart

[@ardentabacistx5360]

One year ago! My Oh My! Well, Becca, my wife, and I are watching, learning and loving every minute of your instruction, THANK you sooo much! - You are an excellent artist and teacher! ~

[@beccaharkinsart]

Glad it was helpful! And thank you for your encouragement.

[@jerrie1946]

this was very helpful. thanks

[@beccaharkinsart]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MarcChalifoux-y2s]

So hard to get a nice blow been at it 3 weeks and still hard

[@beccaharkinsart]

3 weeks is nothing. The Dutch pour is considered one of the more difficult techniques. It took me a good 6 months to get comfortable with it, so give it time!

[@beccaharkinsart]

Also it is important to use a good hair dryer. 1000w

[@kimberlydepatie6036]

Great information!! Thank you for sharing. I just found your channel and I am looking forward to watching more videos. Be well 😊

[@beccaharkinsart]

Welcome aboard! I post a new video once a week. Let me know if there is any particular content you’d like to see!

[@fotoalive]

Hi Im à newbie Floetrol 14.99 Wow ! I bought m'y first gallon 46.99 plus 15%tax that is what We pay here in Québec CAD, lol... completely nuts 😂 Thank you for sharing your expertise ! 🙏

[@beccaharkinsart]

I know! It is soooo expensive outside of the US!

[@anaseoane1027]

Hace unos días que descubrí tu canal. Estoy empezando con estas técnicas y me resulta fascinante lo que se consigue. Mil gracias por compartir. Te veo desde Alemania aunque soy española. Un saludo😊❤

[@beccaharkinsart]

Welcome!

[@deborahobrien255]

Hi Becca, love, love your work. When including a metallic paint in your pour, do you seal with a satin or gloss varnish? And where do you sign your name? I'm thinking on the bottom or back of the frame. Please let me know what medium you use. Many thanks

[@beccaharkinsart]

Generally I think the metallic paint looks better with gloss varnish, but it kind of depends on the overall look of the painting.

[@berthadouglas4336]

Continuin---_--g. prefer not using water instead using pouring medium. I purchased glue all however; glue can cause yellowish of the painting. P m. Is costly yet, that's.y medium of choice.

[@julialegrande2443]

High viscosity actually means a product is very thick, like it would NOT flow easily as it is a thick consistency. Regarding the Golden product, I've had those same bottles and they are very thin in nature, but the pigmentation is very high and, therefore, a little is all that is needed. Is that what you meant when you said it was high viscosity? Did you really mean high pigmented? Sometimes I slip my words up and I was just wondering if that is what was meant in actuality. I've had high viscosity glues in the past and they are really hard to even squeeze out the tube due to the thickness so I looked this term up in the past to understand what the high viscosity label on the glue really meant. Here is an example of high vs. low viscosity: Fluids with low viscosity have a low resistance and shear easily and the molecules flow quickly; high viscosity fluids move sluggishly and resist deformation. Some liquids, like pitch, glass and peanut butter, have such high viscosity they behave like solids. The golden paint in those bottle is supper thin so I figured you might have meant they are highly pigmented. Regardless, Great video all in all! 😀😄🤩

[@beccaharkinsart]

Yes! I did mix up my words! I’ve thought about taking the video down but otherwise many people have found it helpful. I think I’ll try to pin your comment so people can see the correct words’ I did change it in closed captions but I don’t know how to edit the video portion

[@paynezerfaust4282]

I'm Canadian and it costs $52 for a gallon of Floetrol at Rona....yikes!

[@beccaharkinsart]

Yikes is right!

[@deborahtisdell8882]

Thank-you Becca. I am happy to say I found your channel. Your tip re paint flow consistency is very helpful and appreciated. Your at ease, natural approach reminds me of generous Olga Soby.

[@beccaharkinsart]

Wow!! What a compliment. I really admire Olga Soby and have learned so much from her.

[@lifeonsibuyanphilippines7212]

Oh my goodness!!!!! I just discovered your channel and this video is exactly what I have been trying to find. I hope you have more instructional videos for the absolute (soon to be) beginner... Watching from the Philippines. I hope you see this.... In the Philippines, a quart in of floetrol is around $36.00... too expensive for me. Have you tried "Mont Marte Acrylic Flow Medium"? What are your thoughts??? Please answer.... :) . Thanks!!!

[@beccaharkinsart]

I’m so glad this video was helpful! I have not tried the Mont Marte acrylic medium. I’m sorry floetrol is so expensive there! The Australian floetrol is so expensive here, so I understand. Have you tried just acrylic paint and water? I have tried it before and it turned out nicely.

[@lifeonsibuyanphilippines7212]

Thank you so much for your kindness and reply. I will try the Monte and also just water. I will be watching all your videos when I have signal.

[@deborahobrien255]

Hello again. I watch a lot of different artists so I can learn, learn, learn. There is one artist who uses regular house paint for her pillow. Any comments on that? Also, although I love the simplicity of your recipes, some artists have different recipies for straight pours vs a cell activator. Any comments on that? Thank you again.

[@beccaharkinsart]

Generally regular house paint is used for the bloom technique-very thick paints. This recipe is for Dutch pours which uses the hair dryer.

[@missparadise879]

This is all me! I'm here for the technical stuff. I feel it's so important and no one ever goes over it. Ever. I own a spa and constantly find that everyone that has been in any field for a long time was never taught the why of everything. It's so important. Ty

[@beccaharkinsart]

I’m glad you found it helpful!

[@jacquifiggins8758]

Hello do you have videos with instructions for what you use as your base paint or cell activators? Many thanks for this mixing video. Jacqui

[@beccaharkinsart]

I mix my base paint the same for Dutch pours. Here is a video I made on getting cells. It’s all about how you layer the paints. So many cells with NO silicone in this new #dutchpour series - "Transcending Light" kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGe5lIqvpbuLsLs

[@victoriaburgess5868]

Hi Becca, great tutorial for mixing Dutch pour paint. Do you use the same mix for your base colour? Many thanks Vicky from Suffolk, UK

[@beccaharkinsart]

Yes I do!

[@Deemcdonnacha]

Can you give the metric for proportions e.g millilitres (ml). The USA is probably the only court still using imperial. Thanks heaps!

[@beccaharkinsart]

I know! So silly! I would be much easier if we all used metric. Google has a measurement converter. Perhaps that would help.

[@Narimna]

@beccaharkinsart The way you mix you paints is so easy to follow and understand, My question is: Is the paint mixed the same way for the base coat/flow extender etc?

[@beccaharkinsart]

I mix all my paints for a dutch pour with the same recipe and thickness including the base paint

[@kkoniar6756]

Excellent video. I just started doing acrylic pouring and your video has been the most helpful that I’ve seen. Thank you!

[@beccaharkinsart]

Glad it was helpful!

[@berthadouglas4336]

Could I use any brand of flood floetrol? Several months ago I purchased five bottles of floetrol different brand than usual, I haven't used it as of yet does the brand matter.

[@beccaharkinsart]

Yes, you can use pouring medium instead of floetrol. Although I find it is quite expensive and I don’t like the way it blows out as much as the floetrol. But recently I’ve started to use Olga Soby’s pouring recipe. It is about the same cost as floetrol in the US but it is archival and gives really great results. If you want to take her class you can get 10% off with promo code BECCA

[@paulineandrushuk8923]

Hi , Floetrol at Home Depot in Calgary Alberta Canada is $50.00 a gallon IF you can even find some. OUCH !

[@beccaharkinsart]

Ouch!! You might want to try Olga’s recipe. It would probably save you money since Floetrol is so expensive! If you want to you can use my promo code for 10% off. BECCA

[@lauraoakman-ve3yw]

This is a great video, the close up consistency is very much appreciated. Thank you. 🙂

[@beccaharkinsart]

Glad it was helpful!

[@zoelewis3397]

Thank you so much!!!!! This was really helpful! I love the way you compare the paint consistency- I’m going to start doing that!

[@beccaharkinsart]

You are so welcome!

[@brenda33181bs]

You didn't talk about what the base coat should be like. Do you have a video 🎉explaining exactly how to do the dutch pour? Thank you ❤

[@beccaharkinsart]

Base coat is mixed the same!

[@HollyFischerArt]

I've been doing the same thing with the stockings to strain it as I use it. It's so easy and efficient. I do the same thing on paints, too, if I happen to catch on to the bottle of paint containing "things" of various sorts within it. One time I had Artist Loft bottles of white that had little things in the paint. It took me a while to figure out where it was coming from as I kept getting these tiny little blobs all through my dried paintings. It was so annoying. Eventually I figured out it was those bottles of white it was coming from, and I put the panty hose strainer on them. It works like a charm! Great minds figure out the same sorts of things. 😉 Yes, definitely - get the floetrol in, then the paint, mix that up, and THEN start mixing in bits of water, a little at a time so you don't over do it accidentally. Fixing that is not as easy as just doing it gradually and stopping when it is correct in consitency. I've noticed that works best for me as well, and, like you, LOL, I did not start out having that realization. I sure did NOT start out putting in the products in that order back in the beginning! LOL 🤣 But doing it other ways was a fabulous teacher. Great video! 🥰

[@lynrichardson5430]

I’m a newbie and found this extremely helpful! One question, can I measure by weight?

[@beccaharkinsart]

Yes of course! Just remember you proportions will be different with different brands and colors of paints, so at the end always test the consistency to make sure they are similar.

[@beckyjenkins197]

Great ideas! Very nice to hear full tutorials. Thank you.

[@beccaharkinsart]

You are so welcome!

[@DeborahLindner-l7w]

Is the mixture of Floetrol, paint & water still needed if using water base acrylic paints?

[@beccaharkinsart]

Yes, I still use floetrol and water. Some people find success using just paint and water though.

[@lindafischer9384]

Wish the cup was on a dark surface. But thank you so much for this tutorial.very appreciated.

[@beccaharkinsart]

Yes I know. I will try to remember that for next time

[@vitalimarchenkov8937]

Спасибо дорогая 👏👏👏👏👏👏🙋🏻‍♀️🇷🇺🌹🌺🦋😇

[@lisamb4269]

New sub!!! Thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤️!!! I have gone through so many Dutch pouring artists not understanding, how much floetrol and paint ti use for this technique!!! I have tried and failed a few times and am rather bored with flip cups. I gave a learning and cognitive issue, pretty badly and get frustrated when people don't fully explain how much to use!!! Thank you!!!

[@beccaharkinsart]

I’m so glad to hear it was helpful! I’d love to see your dutch pour when you get around to it.

[@lisamb4269]

​@beccaharkinsart I tried it once. Came back to your channel again. I failed but gonna do it on a bigger canvas...

[@dianeleach7075]

What consistency do you use for the pillow on the canvas b4 you add your otter paints?

[@beccaharkinsart]

All paint consistencies are the same.

[@Karen-dq2pn]

Omg in Australia I pay $185 for a big bottle of American floetrol 😢

[@beccaharkinsart]

What? You have to be kidding me! That is crazy expensive. You can achieve dutch pours with just paint and water, too!! That might be a more cost effective options for you.

[@butoolali4509]

Hi Becca Do we have to mix silicone before pouring to create larger cells?

[@beccaharkinsart]

I don’t usually use silicone, but yes, if you mix it thoroughly into you paint before pouring it will create cells.

[@deb3203]

Excellent ! Do you have a video on how you mix and lay down your base coat ? Thank you !

[@beccaharkinsart]

I mix my base coat the same as all my other paints.

[@missloriscraftroom]

I'm asking for how thin it should be

[@beccaharkinsart]

I like it to show just a trace.

[@peggyburnett6331]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@peggyburnett6331]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@melissabassett418]

What about the base coat. Is it supposed to be same consistency as the regular paints?

[@beccaharkinsart]

Yup! Base coat is the same.

[@Kriscee7]

Wow! We Australians are so being ripped off!! We pay $29 for a quarter of what you can buy. To get the same as you were paying $70!!!😮

[@beccaharkinsart]

Oh my goodness! Yes! And we pay $60 plus shipping for a quart of Aussie floetrol! You would think we could do better than that!

[@janetbenteau3488]

I'm in canada, same size here 1 gallon is $56.00-59.00 we get ripped off too

[@PuizVix]

We don't even get in South Africa😂😂😂.

[@theresapayton1912]

You can use elmers glue and water

[@Littlesharky-h2s]

Is the mixture the same for the white base? Or any color base coat?

[@beccaharkinsart]

Same for any color base.

[@jacqueliner4759]

LOVE the idea of using the toe of a nylon to strain the Floetrol! Thanks so much for sharing this as well as your mixing process.

[@beccaharkinsart]

You are so welcome!

[@wintermortenson3395]

Yes! That was a super helpful tip.

[@emilyflotilla931]

Amazon has a strainer lid for Floetrol that screws on, and you can keep on and put the main lid back on over it. Tracie Reed may have them, too. I started with a piece of a nylon stocking, but it sagged too much when I would pour it.

[@beccaharkinsart]

@@emilyflotilla931 thanks for the tip!

[@debbiestrotz6917]

Newbie here - why do you need to strain flotrol?

[@justjane2070]

Very interesting. Thanks.

[@Joani161]

Your last test shows the viscosity. The gold is highly pigmented and the magenta is thicker, really viscous and a lower pigment. a very nice demo.

[@veronicalouverdis5535]

Helpful video Becca, thank you! I haven't been getting my paint consistencies perfect (also an intuitive mixer...) - this should help a lot 😊

[@TheTracydavis]

thank you that made things very clear for me and most of the tutorials do not!

[@beccaharkinsart]

Glad it helped!

[@FunkymetalBL]

Great recipe Becca! I’m the same way, I hate measuring lol. I’ve been doing it for about 18 months now and it’s all by feel and good to know I’m doing it very similar to you and getting the same consistency 🎨. Thanks for sharing!

[@DeborahLindner-l7w]

Is the mixture of Floetrol, paint & water still needed if using water base acrylic paints?

[@vdenise100]

Becca, how can you see when you are blocking camera? What are you using to video? Thank you so much for your time.

[@vdenise100]

I am an old grandma and just trying to learn.

[@beccaharkinsart]

Lol! I have an iPhone set up on a tripod. I stood behind it and wrapped my arms around as if I was teaching a child. 😁

[@Ladydi852]

You answered my questions about water and paints. I may try again this weekend. Thank you so much, Di

[@karenavery3672]

Good video, I always have a problem when they say add water to consistency but never sure how much to add.

[@sharoncorbin5466]

What is the difference between Australian and US Floetrol? Do either create cells or just help with spreading the paint?

[@beccaharkinsart]

Us floetrol will help make cells. Aussie Floetrol is usually used for blooms and swipes. I have never tried Aussie floetrol in a dutch pour but I’ve heard it doesn’t work well. It has an additional ingredient of wood conditioner in it.

[@sharoncorbin5466]

@@beccaharkinsart thank you!

[@janiceholt8146]

Very helpful. Learned something new! Thanks!

[@sharonmorden9523]

Thank you! This was very helpful.

[@beccaharkinsart]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ivonnegonzalez1627]

Thank you. I have tried for years and this video will help me improve. I live in Costa Rica and we don’t have Floetrol. Can acrylic white house paint cause the same chemical effects you wisely do? Thank you for your help?

[@beccaharkinsart]

I’m not sure. I have heard it produces cells but the other colors tend to sink into it. You can paint with just acrylic and water OR you can check out Olga’s course. She uses a pouring medium that is accessible in more places. She told me if you take her course and then cannot get the materials she will refund you your money. Might be worth the try! Plus you can save 10% with promo code BECCA

[@ivonnegonzalez1627]

@@beccaharkinsarthello. I really appreciate your reply. Olga’s course . Is from Costa Rica? Have a very good day and take care of your weather.

[@beccaharkinsart]

She is located in Canada but uses supplies that are very accessible all over the globe.

[@judyhyland682]

I just found you..and subscribed…thank you for your help

[@Catriona-wx7lv]

Esti foarte frumoasa!❤Un chip blând,o voce caldă și un suflet bun,care împărtășește cu noi talentul ei ❤🤗🥰

[@קלאודיהשץ]

could you explain whats the difference between floodtrol and pva glue?

[@beccaharkinsart]

I have never used PVA glue but I understand it is similar to floetrol

[@קלאודיהשץ]

so its the same idea. isnt it? thanks for your answer@@beccaharkinsart

[@lstefans]

Great paint mix video. Mixing seems to be the hardest part. It's like house painting..the prep is key to having a pleasant experience and the best end result.

[@beccaharkinsart]

Very true!

[@yisedesu5848]

How about the base paint? How do you mix that?

[@beccaharkinsart]

I mix the base the same.

[@daphnemouthaan2840]

how do i know how thick my first layer i start with should be to cover my entire canvas

[@beccaharkinsart]

You want it to be thick enough so the paint can move freely over it when blown. But not too thick or you might get cracks. There is a balance to it, so practice!

[@daphnemouthaan2840]

@@beccaharkinsart Is the mixing ratio the same with Owatrol as with Flood floetrol? I cannot obtain/find Foodfloetrol in the Netherlands.

[@daphnemouthaan2840]

@@beccaharkinsart I have indeed had the experience that it will tear

[@shahinwolfe7433]

It was so helpful dear . Thank you very much .

[@BrendaWalton-d9m]

That's pretty thin

[@arquimedesamaral7562]

how long can paint be stored in a closed jar?

[@beccaharkinsart]

I have only ever had paint go bad once and it smelled like rotten eggs. I do not know the answer to your question, but I have had paint stored for months that is fine as long as it is in an airtight container.

[@TheGrace777]

How many Oz gave u , when u where done..?

[@beccaharkinsart]

About 4 oz

[@marie-clairegarnier9714]

Merci Becca C'est tout à fait la précision que j'attendais Bravo

[@michellepatrizio4675]

Base coat mixed the same? Or thicker?

[@beccaharkinsart]

I mix the base the same.

[@Livingstone497]

Hi Becca I am thoroughly enjoying your videos and always learn so much. I wonder if you could explain your mix that you keep in your squirt bottles ? I ask because I have yet to see recipes for large batch preparation for squirt bottles and on the other hand that you shouldn’t mix large quantities because pouring medium and Floetrol should not be left for too long before using ?

[@beccaharkinsart]

I have never had any problem with mixing in squirt bottles. I have had paint sit for months and be just fine!

[@karenstrong8887]

I have Australian Floetrol and for the large bottle it is over $60.00. I would rather have to strain it for $14.00. Do you make your base paints the same way? My husband bought me a little set of Golden and it is as thin as ink, the bottles are tiny and it only takes a few drops to mix up my paint. I was surprised it is that good. I use a lot of Liquitex, Amsterdam and Mica powders. I do love Matisse as well and Atelier. I think you can find some of everything in my art room. Thank you.

[@beccaharkinsart]

Yup! I make my base paint the same.

[@Lee-Anne-ow3uo]

Thankyou 😊

[@brendamorgan59]

Thank You so much! This helps to to understand how to & approximately how much! I have have been searching for this a long time, I do prefer the ounces measurements! ❤

[@beccaharkinsart]

Glad it was helpful!

[@margaretep.]

Super Tutorial, das Beste! Vielen lieben Dank Becca!🧡

[@nancykanyuk5369]

Are your base coats the same consistency as your pour paints?

[@beccaharkinsart]

Yes they are!

[@nancykanyuk5369]

@@beccaharkinsart Thank you. Beautiful work, by the way. Your Dutch pours are some of the best I’ve seen.

[@deborahlofgran5636]

Thank you Becca. You are amazing. I can't wait to try your method. Can you explain how to make the base colors and the consistencies as well? thanks

[@beccaharkinsart]

Base colors are mixed the same as all the other colors!

[@Fmkayla]

First time seeing your work on another video and then I came here. Oh yes the paint on paper is the only one I’ve ever seen done, what a great tip. I just subscribed👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@beccaharkinsart]

Welcome aboard!

[@Littlesharky-h2s]

Just stumbled on your channel and I’m so glad I did. I have a Cricut cutting machine and I switch between projects so sometimes I forget how to do things such as mix the paints. I remember watching Olga and other Dutch pour artists and they all seemed to have a different approach to mixing the paints. You, however, have taken away my confusion. Thanks for the simple instructions. I’m currently working on my craft room organizing and now I can’t wait to get done so I can start doing the painting again. The only thing I noticed was that sometimes, when you were showing the paints, the camera didn’t pick it up. It was maybe too high. I am definitely subscribing and will be watching.

[@beccaharkinsart]

I’m glad you found it useful! I’m always striving to improve little by little every day. Thanks for your feedback.

[@patriciamora2915]

Do you use distilled water water

[@beccaharkinsart]

Usually. But if I don’t have any left I use tap water. I don’t find it makes a difference.

[@brendanorton5742]

Good lesson and demonstration. I did mu first dutch pour today (if I can call it that) but my paint was much thicker. I'll know what to do different tomorrow.

[@beccaharkinsart]

So glad it was helpful! Find me on Instagram and send me a DM with your painting. I’d love to see it!

[@coletteb9375]

Quels sont les pourcentages ,,,floetrol. Peintures. Etc

[@coletteb9375]

Water,

[@beccaharkinsart]

It is about 2:1

[@sandrabenner5698]

Hi Becca. Question: You mentioned that the Floetrol will go 'bad'. What's in it that will turn it rancid? Or black?

[@beccaharkinsart]

That’s a good question. I’m not sure what goes bad, I just know it can. One time I bought some on discount at Ollie’s and it was rotten. Smelled like rotten eggs. Yuck!

[@Kriscee7]

OMG! 14.99 for nearly 4L?!? We pay about $50 per litre!! So ripped off here in Oz

[@beccaharkinsart]

I know! We pay a lot for the Aussie stuff. Where is OZ?